Tim Kisner has been named the new head coach for the men’s basketball team.
Campus Leadership Award honor largest number of outstanding students, faculty yet
The winners of OCU’s 2020 Campus Leadership Awards have been announced.
Nursing School donates masks, gloves to local hospitals
Kramer School of Nursing donated all of their supplies to St. Anthony’s Hospital and Integris Hospital.
Maymester classes moved online
Maymester classes are going to be conducted online this year.
OCU offers online counseling sessions
OCU Counseling Services is now offering remote counseling sessions because of OCU’s indefinite closure due COVID-19.
Student finds black particles in Cokesbury tap water
A student recently found black particles in her Cokesbury apartment’s tap water.
SGA donates budget to COVID-19 fund
A breakdown of SGA’s inaugurations, online transition, and budget donation.
SGA president-elect reflects on college goals, OCU career
Abby Banks, political science/philosophy/economics sophomore, has been named the new Student Government Association president. Her interest in law, however, has been many years in the making.
OCU offers new Russian language course Fall 2020
A new Russian language course is being offered at OCU that has never been offered in previous years. The course will be offered in the fall 2020 semester. This class will be taught by Sabina Amanbayeva, assistant professor of English. Amanbayeva started teaching in the department about a year and a half ago. “It has…
Pioneer of theatre degree prepares for graduation
Alyssa Peters, theatre and performance senior, trains in all aspects of theater.
OCU offers credit/no-credit option
OCU officials recently decided to offer a credit/no-credit option for the spring semester due to the remote learning adjustment caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 causes economic downturn, new financial aid package brings hope
With the ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 throughout the United States and the world, the national economy has begun to see changes as a result. As employers downsize their workforces and send employees to work from home, students entering the job market may see less opportunity for work in the coming weeks. The spread of COVID-19…
OCU announces meal plan/housing refund details
Oklahoma City University has announced it will be refunding some students by May 4 for a portion of their housing and dining costs in response to changes due to COVID-19.
Stars golfer named women’s golfer of the week
Lauryn Pritchard, business accounting sophomore, was named Sooner Athletic Conference women’s golfer of the week for March 9-15.
Students explore fitness in isolation
Students are finding their own ways to exercise and stay healthy despite gyms and fitness centers closing across the country.
Dance students react to online format
Dance officials are trying a new way to have dance classes online.
Dining services consider replacing Chick-fil-A
OCU’s food service company Chartwells is considering replacing the university’s Chick-fil-A restaurant with a new food service called Bowl Life.
Social media account criticizes OCU’s response to coronavirus
An Instagram page has been created in response to OCU’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, criticizing the school’s approach to online classes and closing campus.
Opinion: Ms. Marty Pants, a bad advice column – 4/1
Ms. Marty Pants advises students on time zones, staying positive, and not getting bored in quarantine!
Student creates positive OCU-themed Instagram account
A new OCU-themed Instagram account focuses on gratitude and positivity.
Campus closure removes work options for international students
International student employees are struggling after the Market at Alvin’s adjusted their hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students and faculty adapt to online format
Students and faculty have finished their first week of virtual classes after OCU switched to online for the remainder of the semester due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
New motion capture room offers many academic possibilities
OCU now has a motion capture room which will allow students to work with virtual reality.
Students adapt English publication for new circumstances
This year’s issue of “The Scarab” may have significant differences from previous copies, with potential changes both in distribution and makeup.
Students enter self-quarantine as study abroad programs end early
Study abroad programs ended early due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, and students are in self-quarantine.
Student athletes react to athletics cancellations
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics cancelled its spring 2020 sports season due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
